Volspoed: A Turbo-Charged Reality Series for Motorsport Fans
Showmax has dropped Volspoed, a high-adrenaline, eight-part reality series that takes viewers deep into the fast-paced world of South African endurance racing — and the family that lives life at full throttle.
At the centre of the action is endurance racer Antonie Marx and his wife, Ronette Marx — a former Miss South Africa Top 12 finalist, international model and entrepreneur. Together, they navigate the intensity of elite motorsport while building careers that demand equal precision and passion.
“Volspoed captures South African motorsport at its most authentic. It is fast, fearless and full of heart — but at its core, it is a story about a family chasing excellence together, no matter the cost.”
says creator and executive producer Carl Martin
Racing at 200km/h — And Living Even Faster
Fueled by the global momentum of Formula 1: Drive to Survive, Volspoed goes beyond the racing line. It dives under the hood of a sport where every fraction of a second matters and where a single miscalculation can change everything.
On the track, Antonie pushes speeds topping 200 km/h, chasing podium finishes in South Africa’s fiercely competitive endurance racing scene. Off the circuit, the stakes are just as high. The Marx family faces ambition, sacrifice and the emotional strain that comes with competing at the highest level.
Antonie’s motorsport roots run deep. Raised in a racing family, he followed in the footsteps of his father, Piet Marx, building an impressive résumé that includes the BMW Series and Mobil 1 V8 Supercars before forming Motorrenne Span to compete in The South African Endurance Series.
Episode 7: Pressure On and Off the Track
Episode 7 delivers one of the season’s most compelling moments, as Antonie and Ronette step into each other’s professional worlds.
While Antonie faces intense qualifying pressure at Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, Ronette takes centre stage at South African Fashion Week, walking for renowned designer Hangwani Nengovhela’s RUBICON Collection.
The episode also marks a milestone for Ronette as she celebrates the launch of her new aesthetic clinic, AGE ZERO, in Bryanston, Sandton — expanding her footprint as a businesswoman in Johannesburg.
A race delay prevents Antonie from attending Ronette’s major runway moment, and tensions rise as the competitive pressures of motorsport take their toll. The result is an intimate look at the reality of balancing two demanding careers while keeping a marriage and family grounded.
More Than Motorsport
Volspoed pairs the intensity of endurance racing — where danger is ever-present and the pursuit of speed can come at a cost — with the emotional depth of a family striving to stay aligned while chasing separate dreams.
It is not just about horsepower. It is about resilience, partnership and unwavering support when life pulls in different directions.
New episodes of Volspoed stream every Tuesday on Showmax and air on DStv Channel 103.
For local motorsport fans and reality TV enthusiasts alike, Volspoed delivers a uniquely South African story told at full speed.
